The story of Connected Sustainability.
Like all good stories, the Connected Sustainability project at the Fairgrounds has had its share of heroes and heroines. The story stretches over years of visions of possibility, nurturing of allegiances, . . . — — Map (db m268247) HM
Jesse Johnson Finley was born in Wilson County, Tennessee, November 18, 1812 and educated in Lebanon, Tennessee. After service as a captain in the Seminole War of 1836, he studied law and was admitted to the bar. During a ten year period he served . . . — — Map (db m93855) HM
The city of Lebanon purchased the land for this beautiful cemetery in 1846. Beneath its trees lie more than 150 soldiers who served in the Confederate army during the Civil War, including many Wilson County men who enlisted in the 7th Tennessee . . . — — Map (db m100111) HM
Erected in Honor of the Confederate Veterans of Wilson County and all other true southern soldiers 1861-1865
(Bronze plaque at base of monument)
Gen. Robert Hopkins Hatton (1826-1862)
Born in Ohio, moved to Lebanon, Tennessee to . . . — — Map (db m268192) WM
Rutherford County was established on October 25, 1803 from portions of Davidson, Williamson and Wilson counties. The county originally extended to Alabama on its southern boundary. The county was named for Revolutionary War
General Griffith . . . — — Map (db m146773) HM WM
Lebanon, because of its proximity to the Cumberland River and its position as a turnpike crossroads, was soon caught in the crossfire of the Civil War. Federal troops first appeared early in 1862. An engagement on the Lebanon Square in May . . . — — Map (db m248884) HM
One mile due north is the grave of this veteran of the Revolutionary War who enlisted in 1776, wintered at Valley Forge, served in numerous battles, afterwards fought Indians, and was honorably discharged at Pittsburgh. He moved to what is now . . . — — Map (db m56291) HM
The early peoples who enjoyed the bounty of these bottom lands by the Cumberland River were able not only to survive - they thrived in very sophisticated and populous settlements. Evidence also shows that they produced beautiful works of . . . — — Map (db m221460) HM
Dedicated on July 19, 1976, the James E. Ward Agricultural Center was named in honor of agricultural agent James E. Ward who served as Wilson County's agricultural agent from 1936 to 1973. A key organizer of the Hereford Breeders Association and . . . — — Map (db m36791) HM
Prior to 1780, the land that is now the Historic Lebanon Town Square was claimed by William Gosney. It was part of 640 acres surrounding the gushing spring, and here he built a cabin. After his death, the land was sold in 1793 by his heirs to . . . — — Map (db m83197) HM
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In the decades since the original monument was emplaced to honor those from Wilson County who lost their lives in
World War II, additional fallen from that war have been identified. The Wilson County Veterans Museum is proud . . . — — Map (db m248929) HM
Stoner was the first white man known to have explored west Wilson County, as early as 1767. A "Long Hunter" he was attracted to this area for its abundant wildlife, including buffalo. In 1780, he explored what has since been called Stoner's Creek. . . . — — Map (db m278829) HM
In 1818, after studying law for six months under Judge James Trimble, Sam Houston passed the Bar to practice law. He came to Wilson County to practice law. Mr. Frederick Golladay befriended Mr. Houston and furnished him a small log cabin for an . . . — — Map (db m248696) HM
Wheeler School for Blacks was established during the Reconstruction period in Wilson County on land donated by Captain J.D. Wheeler, formerly of the 5th Tennessee Cavalry, C. S. A. Renowned Black educator W. E. B. DuBois taught at the school during . . . — — Map (db m150174) HM
Known as the “Silent Man from Tennessee” and the “Grand Old Man of the Turf,” Ed Geers was born just west of Lebanon, Tennessee in Wilson County. There in Wilson County, he made a name for himself training and racing horses, and that is what . . . — — Map (db m196598) HM
Born in Wilson County, Tennessee, George Washington Smith came to Texas in 1834 with his wife Elizabeth Briggs. He fought in the Texas War for Independence (1835-36) as a private in Capt. Clendennin’s Company 1st Regiment Artillery. In the Mexican . . . — — Map (db m163227) HM
Livesay Mill was built in 1879 on the Clinch River at Kyles Ford near the Tennessee Virginia State Line in Hancock County. The Grist Mill was water powered using a pair of grinding stones to grind corn for meal and wheat for flour. According to . . . — — Map (db m248882) HM
The Barn Museum is reconstructed around the original one and one-half story log crib built c. 1840. It was acquired from the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation located on the Rowland Farm on Leeville Pike. The museum is filled with . . . — — Map (db m248875) HM
Fiddlers Grove Garage is the home of the Middle Tennessee Region Chapter of the Antique Auto Club of America, which was founded in 1935. There are chapters scattered over the United States.
A chapter is made up of a group of individuals who are . . . — — Map (db m248926) HM
Built - 1942 - Statesville Community.
Replica of a One Room School House.
Served as One of the First School Lunch Rooms in Wilson County.
The Statesville Grange #1236, renovated the building for the "1986 Tennessee Homecoming" project.
Wilson . . . — — Map (db m248692) HM
Melrose Presbyterian Church was built in 1883; held its first worship service in 1885 and closed the doors at the last worship service 102 years later in 1980. The building is constructed of poplar wood grown and milled in Wilson County.
The . . . — — Map (db m248700) HM
Pete Smith opened his original store August 1, 1927, when cokes were a nickel a bottle, a gallon of gas cost 14 cents plus 6 cents tax and T.O. "Pete" Smith drove a Model T Ford pickup when he went into business at Doak's Cross Roads. He opened the . . . — — Map (db m109659)
Colonel David Campbell Born 1753 - 1832
* David Campbell donated the land for Pleasant Forest Cemetery.
David Campbell and Archibald McCaleb settled Campbell Station on March 7, 1787. By 1798 a small church and school was erected on the . . . — — Map (db m102448) HM
To the west of here the rest of Gen. Brown's Division pressed Confederate division on the field and numbered over 3,500 men. As Gordon and Strahl pierced the center, the brigade led by Brig. Gen. States Rights Gist, on Gordon's left, smashed into . . . — — Map (db m300363) HM
William Brannon Barrow built this cabin in 1795. According to family records, the land was one of the last Land Grants issued from North Carolina prior to the Statehood of Tennessee in 1796.
The cedar log cabin changed ownership many times and . . . — — Map (db m248679)
Born November 11, 1818, Wilson Lawrence Waters operated a store in what was then
known as the town of Three Forks. In 1845 when the post office moved to his store, the
town was officially named Waterstown which later became known as Watertown. . . . — — Map (db m178803) HM
Born near Little Cedar Lick, Wilson County, Tennessee. Lived in Mississippi, where he learned surveying. Joined Republic of Texas Army in May, 1836, and served 3 years in ranger/spy companies. Gained fame as an Indian fighter while surveyor for . . . — — Map (db m55204) HM
Pickett Chapel Methodist Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 by The United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m263464) HM
Arriving on March 7, 1787, the Campbell clan, along with others, became the first permanent settlers of European descent to call this area home.
Shortly after settling the area, Col. Campbell built a stagecoach station known as Campbell’s . . . — — Map (db m179470) HM
